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Alan and Andrew were in the same place at the same time once again, so they decided to pop along to the 40th annual SMMT Test Day to find out more about what is happening in the industry, meet the manufacturers, try some cars and catch up with anyone who after seeing them would still speak!

Alan had an electric Hyundai Kona, for a week. Instead of attempting an epic adventure in it, as we've already done that and it has become a bit of a cliche, he just used it normally. Listen in as he tells Andrew about his experiences and blows Andrew's mind when discussing a serious improvement in the technology.

Both Alan and Andrew drove the Swift Sport during the time Andrew had it, listen in as they give their perspectives on the impressive job Suzuki has done with this car, how well priced they feel it is and how Andrew got on with the driver assistance technology.

Alan and Andrew are joined by Rachel Boagey (Features Editor at Business Car and Editor at Chutzpahcar) and Andrew Brady (New Cars Editor at Honest John) to discuss the highs, lows and surprises from the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Listen in as they talk about taste and a lack thereof, real-world cars and not just the hyper rockets, as well as roof boxes.

Alan was invited to a driving day by Aston Martin, crushingly for him, he couldn’t attend. Andrew could though! Listen to Andrew tell Alan what he missed, including how nice a convertible can be, how Aston Martin is working towards a sustainable future and the differences between the DC11 Volante and the Vantage. Alan does a good job not to let his bitterness and jealousy flow through too much.

Andrew had an Alfa Romeo Giulia 2.0 Turbo Petrol Super, for a week. Before it’s arrival he was unsure how this would fare under the scrutiny of the in-depth examination that every car undergoes at the Cracked Windscreen household. Listen in and see what he thought of it and if his thoughts on the car have changed since it’s launch.

Alan was invited to a driving day by Mazda. He got the opportunity to try out his selection of their range. Listen in as we hear him explain the new Skyactive engine, his thoughts on the updated range including the MX-5, CX-3 and CX-5. Prime your drinks as we get about 45 minutes of Alan talking about Mazdas, good luck to all playing along at home!

Andrew tried out a Kia Sorento 2.2 CRDi GT-Line S Auto AWD, over a week. Listen in as Andrew guides Alan on a magical mystery tour of the vast seven seat SUV, learning about how easy living with it really is, but also that you won’t bother to drive it in a hurry.